A Grade II listed seven-bedroom home in Houghton le Spring is on the market for £705,000.

The detached house on Hall Lane, dating back to the late 1500s, was once home to Rev. Robert Hutton, Rector of Houghton-le-Spring.

Bettermove, the estate agents handling the sale, describe the property as "steeped in history and charm".

The home still retains many of its original features, including one of only three self-supporting cantilever staircases in Europe.

The ground floor comprises a spacious dining room, sitting room, study, and an open-plan kitchen/dining room and there are two bathrooms, two separate WCs, and a secondary staircase leading to the upper floors.

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Attached to the main house are three office rooms and a 2,500-square-foot workshop with a 20-foot ceiling and 12-foot roller shutter door.

This space offers potential for business or personal projects.

Four double bedrooms are on the first floor, along with a sitting room, a family bathroom, an extra WC, and a large entertainment room currently featuring a full-size snooker table.

The second floor contains three more bedrooms, a WC, shower room, utility room, and a large multi-purpose room, offering potential for future development.

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The property also boasts off-street parking for several vehicles, and a secondary access point via Nesham Place leading to a secure yard and direct entrance to the workshop/garage.

Bettermove highlights the property's location in Houghton le Spring, within easy reach of local shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants, and also note the transport links provided by the nearby A1(M) and A690.

The property is available with no forward chain, offering a hassle-free purchase for interested buyers.

Bettermove states: "This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history, offering modern amenities and vast space for both living and working."

They add that the property offers "immense potential for development", making it an ideal investment opportunity for those seeking to expand or transform the space for commercial, residential, or mixed-use purposes.

The estate agents recommend viewing the property to fully appreciate its character and potential.